waxwing

saw these from my hotel room window on a recent visit to New england. Didnt learn what they were until today when I saw them on the Opus section of this forum

Just a reminder of our Waxwing winter.

Waxwing posing perfectly with a berry for me

two waxwings seen in Worlingham today.

We had around 10 in a tree in Skelmersdale, first time I have ever seen them near to where I live.

We had around 10 in a tree in Skelmersdale, first time I have ever seen them near to where I live.

Here's a shot from last December. On a gloomy day, 3 waxwings suddenly appeared on this tree in my garden, feasting on the berries. I managed to get a few shots through the window before they flew away. Extraordinary birds!

I know the head is off sharp but I just love the wing and tail colours. A flock of 47 descended on my garden last Saturday!

Although plently of pictures of waxwings about. I do like this personally!

Nice surprise outside my house today.

Bohemian Waxwing, Muswell Hill, London.

Not had to travel for this as iv'e had upto a max of 148 birds outside the house for the last 4 days!!

Second picture from todays shoot.

I tried not to go out and photograph any more of these delightful birds but I failed. They have all the attributes to make them a film star of the bird kingdom, good looks and a lovely, lively manner.

This is one of the Milton Keynes flock feeding beside the main road in the shopping centre, a slightly different take on the usual waxwing in a tree or eating berries in the bush, I hope you like.

Another of those shots that I just 'liked'. The waxwing seems to be contemplating a time of more plentiful crops of berries. This particular location will be 'out of stock' within the next 2-3 days so I guess they'll be moving on then. These beautiful birds have brought some much needed joy to a...

We've had a bit of sunshine today and I caught this fella looking straight at me. I just liked the setting really.

Waxwing